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Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads India's weightlifting squad

Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting team at the Asian Games 2026. She aims to secure her first Asian Games medal in the 49kg category. Gyaneshwari Yadav and Harjinder Kaur will also compete in their respective weight classes. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam is the sole male weightlifter in the squad. India…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Ahmedabad gearing up to deliver historic 2030 Commonwealth Games, says Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghvi

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Tuesday said preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad are gathering pace, with the state working closely with international sporting bodies to deliver a historic edition of the Games.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Commonwealth Games 2026: How Gulveer Singh won silver in men's 10,000m, battling rain to end India's medal drought

Gulveer Singh secured a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m race. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat at the Commonwealth Games. Harjinder Kaur also earned a silver medal in women's weightlifting. Their performances strengthened India's medal count at the Glasgow event. These achievements mark significant milestones…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

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CWG 2026: Check India’s latest medal tally, full list of gold, silver and bronze winners

India secured eighth place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings after Day 5. Weightlifting continued to be India's strongest discipline, contributing multiple medals to the tally. Mirabai Chanu achieved a historic gold, setting new Commonwealth Games records. Para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar also won gold in the women's shot put F57…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur's record lifts, Gulveer Singh's historic run add silver sheen to India's campaign

Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She achieved a personal best total lift of 227kg in the women's 69kg category. Kaur set two new Commonwealth Games records during the snatch competition. She improved upon her bronze medal from the previous Games. This performance…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

India set for action-packed day at Commonwealth Games; Here's what's in store today

Indian athletes continue their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow today. Several athletes will compete in finals across athletics and weightlifting events. Indian boxers are set to participate in their respective quarterfinal matches. Swimmers will also begin their heats and potentially advance to semifinals. India aims to add to its…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Harjinder Kaur sets new snatch, clean and jerk and total records on way to 71kg title

P.S. Marush’s superior clean and jerk performance helped him win the men’s 89kg crown

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

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Commonwealth Championships: Indian weightlifters set for rich medal haul despite Mirabai Chanu's absence

GREATER NOIDA: Hosts India are expected to win a bagful of medals despite the absence of star lifters, including Mirabai Chanu, when the Commonwealth Championships get underway here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Lather upsets Ajay to take the 81kg gold

Jasvir and Arokiya take the bragging rights in the women’s 64kg and 76kg categories

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022

CWG 2022: Harjinder Kaur shines on Games debut

Harjinder Kaur hadn't lifted a barbell in her life till she was 20. In fact, she didn't know what weightlifting is until coach Paramjit Sharma at the Punjabi University in Patiala introduced her to the sport. Until then, Harjinder had only thought about making a career in kabaddi as a…

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2022

Chaff-cutter machine reason behind lifter Harjinder Kaur's strong arms

CHANDIGARH: Working on a chaff-cutter machine used for chopping straw for cattle fodder helped Harjinder Kaur in developing strong arms, said the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist weightlifter.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2022

Punjab government announces Rs 40 lakh cash award for CWG 2022 bronze medallist weightlifter Harjinder Kaur

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for weightlifter Harjinder Kaur after she claimed a bronze medal in the 71 kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2022

CWG 2022: Was hoping against hope something would happen, and it did, says weightlifter Harjinder Kaur after clinching bronze

BIRMINGHAM: "I was hoping against hope that something would happen and it did," said weightlifter Harjinder Kaur after getting a bronze medal in the women's 71kg at the Commonwealth Games in a rather dramatic climax.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2022

CWG 2022 | Our weightlifting contingent has performed exceptionally well: PM Modi

Kaur claimed the bronze medal in the women's 71kg weightlifting competition after a dramatic climax at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2022

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